If you want to go somewhere to find happiness or are looking for a special reason, then it is not going to be of much benefit unless you give time to yourself and maintain good relationships.

Happiness Hormones Booster Tips:  Do you also have a bad mood all the time, you don't like anything, you don't feel like doing anything and you feel tired all the time? If yes, then it is possible that the 'happy' hormones in your body have decreased. There are certain hormones in our body that control our mood, energy and positivity. When these are in balance, we remain happy, healthy and active.

This means that you don't need any gift, trip or any big reason to be happy, you can make yourself happy just by increasing the level of these hormones. So let's know what these 'happy' hormones are and 5 best ways to increase them...

What are the 'happy' hormones

1. Dopamine

This is the 'feel good' hormone which gets released when you complete a task or receive praise.

2. Serotonin

It regulates mood and sleep. Its deficiency can cause depression and fatigue.

3. Oxytocin

It is also called 'love hormone', it is released when you are close to someone or feel love.

4. Endorphins

This hormone works like a pain killer and makes you feel happy and energetic.

Ways to increase these hormones

1. Work out, set the mood

It is said that 'Exercise is the best antidepressant', when you run, do yoga or dance, endorphins are released. Even a 20-30 minute walk increases dopamine and serotonin. Especially morning exercise helps in keeping the mood good throughout the day. Try yoga or Zumba, both refresh the mind and body.

2. Food that makes the heart happy

Some foods can also naturally increase 'happy' hormones. Dark chocolate boosts both dopamine and endorphins. Fatty fish such as salmon are helpful in increasing serotonin. Bananas contain an amino acid called tryptophan, which is used in releasing serotonin. Coffee in moderate amounts keeps the mood alert and positive. Avoid eating too much fried food, as it brings down the mood.

3. The magic of love, hugs and relationships

When you hug someone, hold their hand or express love, oxytocin is released. Good relationships are the biggest support for mental health. Loving your pet also increases oxytocin. Do a 20-second warm hug every day.

4. Sit in the sun for a while, Vitamin D will do wonders

Sunlight increases the level of serotonin. Even 15-20 minutes of sunlight every day can make the mood light and positive. It also improves sleep. The sunlight between 8 and 10 am is the best. In summer, you can take it a little earlier also.

5. Learn something new, play games, listen to music

When you learn something new like painting, music, any skill, dopamine increases. Listening to music releases endorphins. Games, especially board games or brain games, can make your hormones happy. Do something creative or new every week, happiness will return automatically. Get enough sleep, hormones will come into balance automatically. 7 to 8 hours of deep sleep resets your body. Hormones are balanced during sleep, so less sleep spoils the mood.